The common ways for domestic brand agency exports include professional foreign trade agency companies, cross-border e-commerce platforms, and setting up overseas sales channels by oneself.
Choosing a professional foreign trade agency company, such as Zhongshitong, its advantage lies in rich experience, being familiar with the export process, policies and regulations, and the international market, and being able to handle a series of affairs such as customs declaration, inspection application, and freight transportation. The disadvantage may be that a certain agency fee needs to be paid. The operation process generally involves signing a contract with the agency company, providing goods information and related documents, and letting it be responsible for the subsequent export process.
Using cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, AliExpress, etc., the advantage is that it faces global customers and the cost is relatively low, while the disadvantage is intense competition. The process includes registering a store, uploading products, handling orders, and logistics distribution.
Setting up overseas sales channels by oneself can better control the sales links, but the investment is large and the risk is high. It is necessary to establish a sales team, a warehouse, etc. overseas, and do everything from market research, site selection to operation by oneself.
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William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The common ways for domestic brand agency exports include professional foreign trade agency companies, cross-border e-commerce platforms, and setting up overseas sales channels by oneself.
Choosing a professional foreign trade agency company, such as Zhongshitong, its advantage lies in rich experience, being familiar with the export process, policies and regulations, and the international market, and being able to handle a series of affairs such as customs declaration, inspection application, and freight transportation. The disadvantage may be that a certain agency fee needs to be paid. The operation process generally involves signing a contract with the agency company, providing goods information and related documents, and letting it be responsible for the subsequent export process.
Using cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, AliExpress, etc., the advantage is that it faces global customers and the cost is relatively low, while the disadvantage is intense competition. The process includes registering a store, uploading products, handling orders, and logistics distribution.
Setting up overseas sales channels by oneself can better control the sales links, but the investment is large and the risk is high. It is necessary to establish a sales team, a warehouse, etc. overseas, and do everything from market research, site selection to operation by oneself.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
It is also possible to agency export domestic brands by participating in various international exhibitions. At the exhibitions, you can directly communicate face to face with foreign purchasers, display the advantages and characteristics of products, and obtain orders. However, the cost of participating in exhibitions is relatively high, including booth fees, exhibit transportation fees, etc., and it is necessary to make full preparations in advance, such as exhibit selection, production of promotional materials, etc.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Cooperating with international logistics freight forwarding companies is also a way. Some freight forwarding companies are not only responsible for transportation but also can provide services related to agency exports, such as helping to handle customs declaration and other procedures. Its advantage is that it is professional in logistics transportation and can reasonably arrange transportation routes and reduce logistics costs. However, the service levels of freight forwarding companies may vary, and careful screening is required.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It is also feasible to promote agency exports by using social media platforms. By releasing brand and product information on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, attracting potential foreign customers. The advantage is that the promotion cost is low and the dissemination range is wide, while the disadvantage is that it may take a long time and a lot of energy to operate the account to convert it into actual orders.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Cooperating with local distributors abroad to agency export. Finding powerful distributors, wholesaling products to them, and letting them sell in the local market. The advantage is that the local market can be quickly opened up by leveraging the resources of distributors, while the disadvantage is that the control over product sales and prices will be weakened.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Cooperating with foreign trade comprehensive service enterprises. These enterprises can provide one-stop services, covering customs clearance, tax rebates, financing, etc. The advantage is that the services are comprehensive and convenient, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. However, there may be a situation where the service quality varies, and more comparisons are needed.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Agency exporting by leveraging the resources of industry associations. Industry associations generally have rich enterprise and customer resources, and export cooperation opportunities can be found through activities and recommendations organized by the associations. However, it may be necessary to become a member and abide by the relevant regulations of the association.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
Cooperating with e-commerce agency operation companies to focus on the cross-border e-commerce field. They are familiar with the operation rules of e-commerce platforms and can help build stores and promote products. However, it is necessary to pay attention to choosing an agency operation company with good reputation to prevent the situation of inadequate services.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Agency exporting through the overseas warehouse model. First, store the goods in the overseas warehouse, and when there is an order, they can be shipped quickly. The advantage is that it can improve customer satisfaction and accelerate the logistics timeliness, while the disadvantage is that the construction and operation costs of the overseas warehouse are relatively high.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Using export trade big data platforms. These platforms can provide information such as market analysis and potential customers, which is helpful for accurately developing the international market. However, the accuracy and timeliness of the data need to be concerned, and some platforms may charge fees.